Description

The sister of the Michelin three-star restaurant Arzak in Spain's Basque country, Tezka is earning rave reviews of its own with innovative contemporary Spanish cuisine, with Mexican influences. The atmosphere is spacious and relaxing, with several dining rooms, including one table for four on its own level. Several tables are next to French windows that open to the street, one level below. Starters include amuse-bouche of cerviche of slivers of raw tuna and strawberries on tiny tostadas, and a mousse of foie gras wrapped in sliced mango. Entrees include sea bass in a pistachio sauce, lamb with a peanut sauce, served with peanuts and leeks, in thin slices of melon. For dessert, try the sweet-and-spicy chocolate-chile ice cream, or for more traditional palates, coconut soup with lemon ice cream. There's a $37 tasting menu that is a great bargain for epicures. The wine list has an excellent selection of Spanish wines, as well as better Mexican offerings. Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.